Lucy was in spotted in August 2003 when a freelance photographer noticed her sunbathing on a Bournemouth beach. With the success of these first photographs, Lucy signed a contract with national British newspaper The Daily Star, which thrust her into the public eye and garnered an immediate fan base which continues to grow around the world. She remains one of the most popular and sought after models in the UK. (Blurb taken from Lucy Pinder's official site